Question

Individuals with metabolic syndrome are at risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

a) How does adjusting their diet reduce their risks?

b) Are there any other lifestyle adjustments that can also help?

c) Outline a one-day diet that incorporates foods that will help reverse the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome.

Be sure to note which foods would be the most beneficial.

Answer 1

a] mediterranean diet

A diet which is rich in good fats and have adequate carbohydrates and proteins.

It is appetizing and easy to follow the diet

Studies elicited that people on mediterranean diet has reduction in weight, blood pressure, cholesterol level and some cardiac markers which eventually helping in reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes and also helps to evaluate and to treat metabolic syndrome

b] Lifestyle adjustments such as having a regular exercise plan will help in preventing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes

30 minutes a day for 5 days is really beneficial in reducing the levels of blood pressure, cholesterol and sensitivity to insulin even if there is no weight reduction. Exercise is also beneficial in treating metabolic syndrome.

Consult the physician before starting the exercise plan for any medical exemption